Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Live Plant – Red Bougainvillea | Tropical Flowering Vine | 20–25" Plant | Full Sun

Bring brilliant tropical color to your garden with Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’, a vigorous flowering plant known for its vibrant red bracts and spectacular displays in warm, sunny conditions. The colorful structures commonly called flowers are actually modified leaves called bracts, which surround the plant’s small true flowers.

Bougainvillea performs best with abundant sunlight and excellent drainage. A period of slightly drier conditions can help encourage flowering once the plant is established. This versatile tropical beauty works wonderfully in containers, patios, walls, trellises, and warm-climate landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’ plant
✔️ Approximately 20–25" tall
✔️ Grown in a 1-gallon nursery container before shipping
✔️ Brilliant red ornamental bracts
✔️ Vigorous tropical flowering plant
✔️ Excellent for containers, patios, and trellises
✔️ Full-sun flowering plant

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Barbara Karst Bougainvillea
Botanical Name: Bougainvillea ‘Barbara Karst’
Plant Type: Tropical woody flowering vine/shrub
Growth Stage: Established live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water deeply when needed and allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings
Mature Height: Approximately 15–30 feet when supported and grown in suitable climates
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Give Barbara Karst as much direct sunlight as possible for the strongest flowering display. Provide excellent drainage and avoid constantly wet soil. Prune after flowering or as needed to maintain the desired size and shape, and use clean, sharp pruning tools. Protect from frost and freezing temperatures.